Substitute Teacher Arrested on Sex Assault Charges

Posted: Jan 12, 2018 10:53 AM EST

Updated: Jan 12, 2018 11:04 AM EST

Chipley, Fla. - A substitute teacher was charged with sexual assault following an investigation into a report of inappropriate conduct regarding two juveniles, Washington County Sheriff's deputies wrote in a news release.

Deputies received a call on Wednesday, from the Washington County School District office regarding possible inappropriate conduct by personnel with a student. The conduct allegedly involved 32-year-old Paradice Renee O’Connor of Vernon, FL, a substitute teacher for Washington County since 2016.

Two juveniles told investigators they had sexual contact with O’Connor.

Thursday afternoon, O’Connor was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on 9 counts of sexual battery. She is being held on $170,000 bond.

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